Use the Buffini & Company hiring plan in the members area.

$15.00/hr is what I paid before I went virtual.

FYI your assistant is an employee, so setup payroll and taxes, etc. accordingly...serious changes in 1099 vs W-2 rules with the new tax laws.

Consider a temp agency or VA.

   If they are a salaried employee, meet with an attorney who specializes in Employment, and/or a CPA who can advise you on taxes and withholding.  Hire them "at will" so that you can fire them if you need to, without facing a civil suit.  If it is their full time job, pay them a living wage.

I have been in hiring mode all of this year, adding members all over the teams, including a few admins.

• The KPA and DISC are good tools to help with a little extra insight into candidates.
• Dont make it all about money, if that is their only priority then they may not be the best candidate. 
• Those who are more interested in learning and advancing toward higher positions or performance pay are more likely to further your teams goals.

Parked, reading and learning. 

I gave up on them years ago... but I will recommend that you hire slow and fire fast. And make certain you don't violate any tax or employment laws. Hiring an unlicensed assistant can be more headaches than they are worth from a liability standpoint.

Thomas J. Nelson, Realtor, ePRO, CRS, RCS-D has some good ideas. I would be VERY clear on what you want that person to do and be very aware of the right style, personality and skills set that is needed. Where will they work? How many hours?

The best advice is pay them well for your area and be sure you hire a licensed assistant. Congrats on the hire too, Praful!

I hired my wife, cheap labor 

Small base pay and additional every time you have a closing. In this case she/he is more motivated to help you.

Each market is different in terms of pay scale, and it would be a good idea to hire someone with a license.  A

You have great answers here.

Trust and spme real estate background would be a plus

I have tried it and although always works well at first, i find that if i am not there, right up on everything... it is not done to they way or how i want. It may start out good but i find it more work to review then to just to do it myself first. Maybe i have not found the perfect person. I offered great pay, bonuses and commission too

Make sure you have enough work and that that work is spelled out.  Consider consulting with an HR company about payroll and what signage you need in your workplace.

Good question!

All I can say is hire talent. We have GREAT admin help hired by our Team Leader and COO. I don't have to worry but I derive the benefit.

I have an autographed picture of Candice Bergman (Murphy Brown).  If you read the inscription (and ever watched the show), you will understand why you don't want my answer to this question.

I would have a trial period before setting up a contract.

Hire a licensed assistant and pay them an appropriate portion of each commission.

Ability to follow instructions, finish what was started and take initiative is the focus. Then, training, resourcefulness and desire to act consistently. Precaution is not the right approach. Compensations should be a base salary with incentives for bonus, splits and innovation

The easiest way is to use the services of an employee leasing company who can take care of all the administrative duties.

Hire the smartest person you can find and be generous with the compensation.

I have not hired any assistants.

Talk to Katerina Gasset 

The person needs great computers skills and organizational skills. I would also want someone that is flexible and doesn't need much supervisor. Navigating social media would be a plus.

Make sure the assistant is not crazy.

I used one inside my office, and was not pleased.  I continue to do all my own work.

I would call, text and email at different times of the day and also have others do the same to see how responsive they are.  Communication is key to real estate and life.

I am of no help here.  More headaches than it is worth for me.  

Get a copy of "The millionaire real estate agent" by Gary Keller.  He has some great information on building a team.  

Depends on what their responsibilites are. We pay monthly plus a per contract closing bonus.